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Bird names

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Frolickingfoam · 04/05/2021 20:17

I really like for a girl:

Heron
Lark
Wren
Birdie
Robin
Dove

Which do you prefer?

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DacwMamYnDwad · 04/05/2021 22:33

But it isn't a name. I think it is listed on a name site, as is Deryn.

It's not suitable as a name as it gets used to describe someone unreliable or flighty.

Llinos and Gwylan are acceptable as girl's names.

MrsCrosbyNRTB · 04/05/2021 22:00

Jay
Kiwi
Blue Footed Booby?

GerundTheBehemoth · 04/05/2021 22:00

There are some fun bird names if you go beyond the UK. Oropendola. Sittella. Iora. Rosella. Pardalote. Sunangel. Cotinga. Etc!

Figgygal · 04/05/2021 21:56

You cannot call a child Heron Shock

Christmasbird · 04/05/2021 21:55

Aderyn (pronounced ah-derrin) is bird in welsh

wanderedlonelyasacloud · 04/05/2021 21:55

Lark is my guilty pleasure name but I do think you'd have to be brave to use it!

Other than that I love Birdie, Robin, and Wren

Aozora13 · 04/05/2021 21:53

I’ve seen too many skanky urban herons to really appreciate them now I’m afraid.

But I like Robin, Wren, Lark, Raven and Linnet. Maybe Starling? Not sure I could shout that across the park and not feel like a twat though...

Lipsandlashes · 04/05/2021 21:51

I like Robin or Wren. I had a friend with a sister called Linnet. I always thought that was really pretty.

DorisLessingsCat · 04/05/2021 21:49

Long Tailed Tit?

Schrutesbeets · 04/05/2021 21:48

Have you considered Thrush, or Tit?

Cbeebiesrehab · 04/05/2021 21:47

All are useable except Heron. I actually really like unusual names and don’t flat out oppose many, but Heron seems a particularly bad choice. I have a strange dislike for the name Robin but I’m sure I’m in the minority.

inappropriateraspberry · 04/05/2021 21:46

I've always thought Linnet would be a nice name.

EdwinPootsLovesArchaeology · 04/05/2021 21:44

What about the Gaelic for heron!

Ihaventgottimeforthis · 04/05/2021 21:40

My DDs middle name is Wren.
Could curlew work?
Merlin?
Heron, amazing birds but just, no.

EmphaticPeriod · 04/05/2021 21:36

Lark

GreyStairs · 04/05/2021 21:35

I like
Raven
Robin
Wren

GreyStairs · 04/05/2021 21:34

Not Dove after watching “Gloriavale” and those poor women and children and one named “Love Dove” or “Dove Love”

EdwinPootsLovesArchaeology · 04/05/2021 21:32

Wasn't there a 'Birdie' in Eastenders, her with the Christine husband? And the weird threads here about the boy's haunted badge? I wouldn't personally go down that road, but obviously it's your shout.

clpsmum · 04/05/2021 21:32

Dove
Wren
Lark

In that order

Dirtystreetpie · 04/05/2021 21:30

Dodo, although maybe too retro

EdwinPootsLovesArchaeology · 04/05/2021 21:29

Raven
Magpie
Jay
Goldfinch
Sparrow
Starling

I also like Chaffinch but it's probably a bit niche tbh.

Sssloou · 04/05/2021 21:28

Emu

Ostrich

Albatross

AdaColeman · 04/05/2021 21:25

Rhea
Avis
Linnet

I especially like Paloma. From your list I like Lark.

LouNatics · 04/05/2021 21:24

Titty? (Don’t worry I’m only Larking about)

I like Wren best.

Tartyflette · 04/05/2021 21:22

Oops . Cross post queen strikes again.

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